Lateral Raises

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Starting Position
Hold weights in hands palms facing your body. Begin with arms to the side with elbows straight but not locked. Have feet shoulder width apart with knees slightly bent.

Action
Lift arms out to side, up to shoulder level. Do this slowly taking approximately 2 seconds to go up and 3 seconds to go down. Keep elbows straight or slightly bent and squeeze your shoulder blades back and slightly down. Return to the Starting Position and repeat. Complete 10 reps, for 1-2 sets. Waiting between 1-2 minutes between sets.

Special Instructions
Keep spine in a neutral position making sure not to rock back and forth or throw your hips forward when raising the dumbbells. Use dumbbells weighing between 3-8 pounds each.

Muscles worked: Shoulders